Date published: 2026-4-12

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Nek2 Inhibitors

Nek2 inhibitors encompass a range of compounds designed to interfere with the function or regulation of Nek2, a serine/threonine kinase implicated in the control of centrosome separation and spindle assembly during the cell cycle. These inhibitors work either by direct inhibition of the kinase's active site or through indirect mechanisms affecting the cell cycle and mitotic kinase networks that Nek2 is part of. For instance, CDK inhibitors such as SU9516 and Purvalanol A lead to a halt in cell cycle progression, which is a necessary precursor for Nek2 activation and function. As Nek2 activity is synchronized with cell cycle phases, particularly the G2/M transition, inhibition of CDKs can hinder the appropriate localization and activity of Nek2 during mitosis. Beyond cell cycle arrest, other inhibitors target kinases that phosphorylate proteins within the centrosome and mitotic spindle assembly pathways. Inhibitors like tozasertib and alisertib block Aurora kinases, blocking the phosphorylation and activation of Nek2 or its substrate proteins. This disruption affects centrosome duplication and spindle formation, central processes in cell division where Nek2 has essential roles. Compounds such as S-trityl-L-cysteine and volasertib target other mitotic kinases like Eg5 and Plk1, respectively. These kinases are pivotal in maintaining the fidelity of mitosis, and their inhibition can indirectly influence Nek2 by destabilizing the structures it regulates. Collectively, these Nek2 inhibitors provide critical tools for dissecting the molecular choreography of cell division and the specific contributions of Nek2 within this vital cellular process.

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SU 9516

377090-84-1sc-222330
sc-222330A
5 mg
25 mg
$124.00
$391.00
3
(1)

SU9516 is a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, which by affecting CDK2, can indirectly modulate Nek2 activity. Since Nek2 is involved in centrosome separation, which is tightly coordinated with the cell cycle, inhibition of CDK2 leads to cell cycle arrest, thereby affecting Nek2's role in mitosis.

Purvalanol A

212844-53-6sc-224244
sc-224244A
1 mg
5 mg
$72.00
$297.00
4
(2)

Purvalanol A, a selective CDK inhibitor, particularly targeting CDK1, CDK2, and CDK5, can indirectly lead to the inhibition of Nek2 by disrupting the cell cycle progression and consequently mitotic processes where Nek2 is key.

Dinaciclib

779353-01-4sc-364483
sc-364483A
5 mg
25 mg
$247.00
$888.00
1
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Targeting multiple CDKs, dinaciclib can impair cell cycle progression, influencing the activation of Nek2, as its kinase activity is cell cycle-dependent, peaking in the G2/M phase.

SNS-032

345627-80-7sc-364621
sc-364621A
5 mg
10 mg
$169.00
$262.00
(1)

SNS-032 is a potent and selective inhibitor of CDKs 2, 7 and 9. It affects transcription and cell cycle regulation, which can impact the regulation and function of Nek2 indirectly.

Tozasertib

639089-54-6sc-358750
sc-358750A
25 mg
50 mg
$62.00
$87.00
4
(1)

Tozasertib is an Aurora kinase inhibitor. Since Aurora A kinase can phosphorylate Nek2, its inhibition can reduce Nek2 activity indirectly by preventing its phosphorylation and activation.

MLN8237

1028486-01-2sc-394162
5 mg
$220.00
(0)

Alisertib, an inhibitor of Aurora A kinase, can affect Nek2 indirectly by altering the phosphorylation state of proteins that are involved in centrosome duplication and separation, processes regulated by Nek2.

S-Trityl-L-cysteine

2799-07-7sc-202799
sc-202799A
1 g
5 g
$32.00
$66.00
6
(1)

As a selective inhibitor of the kinesin Eg5, S-trityl-L-cysteine disrupts mitotic spindle formation. Since Nek2 regulates centrosomal cohesion, disrupting spindle dynamics can indirectly affect Nek2's functional role.

ZM-447439

331771-20-1sc-200696
sc-200696A
1 mg
10 mg
$153.00
$356.00
15
(1)

ZM447439 is an Aurora kinase inhibitor, with activity against both Aurora A and B. Inhibition of these kinases can disturb the phosphorylation state of proteins associated with Nek2 function.

Hesperadin

422513-13-1sc-490384
10 mg
$304.00
(0)

Hesperadin inhibits Aurora B kinase, which is involved in chromosome alignment and segregation, processes that are also regulated by Nek2, suggesting an indirect inhibition.

AZ 3146

1124329-14-1sc-361114
sc-361114A
10 mg
50 mg
$218.00
$905.00
7
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AZ3146 is a selective inhibitor of the mitotic checkpoint kinase Mps1, which is essential for the spindle assembly checkpoint, a process where Nek2 also has a role.